For Nova Scotians looking to escape the frigid temperatures the province has experienced of late, Shubenacadie Sam had some ...

There’ll be six more weeks of winter. Arguably it’s not Shubenacadie Sam’s fault, he’s just the fur bearer of bad news. On ...

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie's prediction goes against his fellow weather-prognosticating animals like Shubenacadie Sam, Fred la marmotte, Punxsutawney Phil and Lucy the ...

Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents were split over spring’s arrival on Groundhog Day. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie ...

Old Folk tales believe if the rodent sees its shadow, it will retreat into its burrow, commanding six more weeks of winter.

Canada also has its fair share of furry forecasters, from Wiarton Willie in Ontario to Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia.

Fred is the only groundhog mascot who resides on a UNESCO world heritage site. Shubenacadie Sam is a spectacular prognosticator. According to the park's website, no other groundhogs "have achieved the ...